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The Antecedents and Consequences of Adolescents' Relationships with Stepfathers and Nonresident Fathers
- Source :
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Journal of Marriage and Family . Nov 2006 68(4):910-928. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Using data from a sample of 1,149 adolescents in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health who have both a resident stepfather and a nonresident biological father, this study examines the prevalence, antecedents, and consequences of adolescents' closeness to their stepfathers and nonresident fathers. Findings demonstrate that adolescents vary greatly in their likelihood of having close relationships with one or both of their fathers, but when they do so, they appear to benefit. Close relationships with both stepfathers and nonresident fathers are associated with better adolescent outcomes, with ties to stepfathers being somewhat more influential than ties to nonresident fathers.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022-2445
- Volume :
- 68
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Marriage and Family
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ744597
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3737.2006.00304.x